Capes

[ronstew]

So I have ordered the cape. Moosehead has my money. I am heading out the door to get measured.

Question is, do I want the cape to the elbow or the wrist? One will give more protection, and the other more freedom, I would assume.

[Nick]

Question is, do I want the cape to the elbow or the wrist? One will give more protection, and the other more freedom, I would assume.

Since the thing has no sleeves, I'd think wrist or even the middle of the back of your hand would be best.

Cheers,
Nick

[Caradoc]

Since the thing has no sleeves, I'd think wrist or even the middle of the back of your hand would be best.

I've done an awful lot of work in cold and rain in a belted plaid, and I'd have to say that it's going to depend entirely on your level of activity in the wet - if I'm trying to do real work and not just walk around in the rain, a shorter capelet is going to be better for me - I wouldn't have to be flipping it out of the way all the time as I'm moving stuff around and whatnot.

If you're just walking from one place to another, the longer capelet will keep your hands drier.

[starbkjrus]

I have to agree with Caradoc. Since I don't do real work but drive a computer at a desk my concern is with getting from house to car and car to office (and some walking around from pub to pub in the city) I've opted for the full cape to my wrists. Just my two pence worth.

Slainte Mhath!

er...did I spell that right?

[Moosehead]

If its purely for non-work environments, to the wrist is best. I mentioned to someone that I'm going to put a little snap or two on at the cape hem so that they can be snapped shut in inclement weather. Pseudo sleeves, if you will.

For elbow length cape, then sleeves are a definate must.

[Nick]

I've done an awful lot of work in cold and rain in a belted plaid, and I'd have to say that it's going to depend entirely on your level of activity in the wet - if I'm trying to do real work and not just walk around in the rain, a shorter capelet is going to be better for me - I wouldn't have to be flipping it out of the way all the time as I'm moving stuff around and whatnot.

If you're just walking from one place to another, the longer capelet will keep your hands drier.

If I had a shorter one, I know eventually I'd wish I had a longer one, but that's just my thought on it. ('Course, I suppose I could get two )

[Moosehead]

Yes Nick, you could! Do I smell a twofer in the offing? Or maybe, one with 2 capes, mayhaps? Custom is my middle name! Well, actually, its Patrick, but what the hay.

[davedove]

Or maybe, one with 2 capes, mayhaps?

You may have just sparked a new product niche. A person could change capes based on his needs and wouldn't have to have the expense of buying two separate garments.

[Moosehead]

Dave, the only problem with that, is that without sleeves a shorter cape (capelet?) is pretty much useless. Then again, I could do both. It would simply be a caped greatcoat.

[Nick]

Yes Nick, you could! Do I smell a twofer in the offing? Or maybe, one with 2 capes, mayhaps? Custom is my middle name! Well, actually, its Patrick, but what the hay.

I'm certainly interested, but I need to find a job before I can drop any money on a new coat Will you still be making these in the only-semi-near future?